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The Orangery at St Elphin's Park

4.1 (20)
£25 and under
British
Dale Road South, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2EU

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The Orangery at St Elphin's Park

4.1
£25 and under
British
Matlock

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
The Orangery at St Elphin’s Park Set in rural Darley Dale, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, The Orangery restaurant is a fabulous location for you to enjoy contemporary, seasonal food in a tranquil, lavish setting. With a newly created menu for each season, capturing the very best of the local produce on offer, the menu is modern yet full of classical English appeal. The graceful décor and comfortable atmosphere mean you can experience an exclusive and distinctive dining experience. For a special occasion, The Orangery is the perfect place to sample wonderful food and splendid views. You can enjoy a modern menu with a classical twist in the restaurant or a more relaxed bistro menu, including peaceful lunches, afternoon tea, cocktails or simply coffee and cake. The Orangery restaurant prides itself on seasonal menus, and always aims to deliver high standards when it comes to presentation, flavour and service. Gift vouchers can be purchased for a special occasion

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Afternoon Tea, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Darby
  • Neighborhood
    Matlock
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Orangery at St Elphin's Park.

4.1

4.1
(20)
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

20 Reviews
  1. John

    Derbyshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately our Open Table booking had not reached Audley so we were off to a very poor start. They found us a table but the evening never quite recovered.

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  2. Chris

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience- great setting so relaxed and great food.

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  3. Dave

    Northampton1 review

    3.0

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived but our booking wasnt there. Luckily they were able to accomodate us. Food was good, it was a limited choice as it was a Sunday carvery but what food we did have was good. We didnt have desserts but they looked very good. Its on the site of a retirement home so it seemed that there were quite a lot of residents eating there. No problem for us but young children may not feel to welcomed? Bit pricey but staff were attentive. Overall good but let down by the booking procedure as something was missed.

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  4. stephie

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked this restaurant on our way back from York to London. The description on Open Table and the link to the restaurant did not mention that it is part of a luxury retirement home. We were surprised to find out when we got there. The food was good and the residents very friendly. We had a very nice lunch.

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  5. Scott Gold

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, amazing carvery…..a hidden gem. Great for Sunday lunch!

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  6. Conrad

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic food and great service, looking forward to the afternoon tea this sunday, thanks for a wonderful night.

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  7. LisaC

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a set menu for Valentines day @£45pp. Food was fantastic maybe a bit expensive. Restaurant is open to General public, but is part of a retirement village. But apart from that we would go again.

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  8. sarah

    Derbyshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very pleasant lunch with great service in beautiful surroundings.

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  9. VictoriaT

    Yorkshire9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Venue scenery fabulous, interior beautiful, the food was great & the bill even better. Definitely return although it’s set in a retirement village it didn’t put us off, met a lovely lady (Mary) but again 10/10 from us

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  10. SallyD

    Yorkshire10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Such a shame that we didn’t know this beautiful place was part of a retired/old folks home. We were the youngest there by about 30 years. There was no atmosphere as we were nearly the only people eating there apart from a few couples outside. Really not what we were expecting. A disappointing evening. The food was nice but nothing special considering the cost. But at least we have had a funny story to tell our friends. Stunning location and interior, But hardly anyone about to enjoy it. 😔

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Afternoon Tea, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Darby
  • Neighborhood
    Matlock
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sundays are a great choice, guests frequently praise the Sunday carvery and Sunday lunch at The Orangery.

Afternoon-tea portions are often generous, several guests said they were "absolutely stuffed" and had enough treats to take cakes home.

Yes, The Orangery creates a newly crafted menu for each season and prides itself on seasonal menus.

Yes, The Orangery is well suited to a special evening, with the restaurant recommending itself for special occasions and guests praising it as a fantastic place for weddings and special celebrations.

The Orangery can fill up for resident meals and special events, while some holiday visits (for example, a Christmas Eve afternoon tea) were described as very quiet.

The Orangery at St Elphin's Park feels tranquil and lavish, with graceful décor and a comfortable, exclusive dining room perfect for special occasions.

Smart casual is the guide here, polished but relaxed, and many guests do dress up a little for weddings and birthday celebrations held at the venue.

The Orangery is especially lovely for afternoon tea, guests praise the seasonal and festive afternoon-tea services and note these sittings can be pleasantly quiet (for example, Christmas Eve).

Yes, The Orangery offers a seasonal afternoon-tea experience (they run festive afternoon teas at times like Christmas) and the venue also sells gift vouchers for special occasions.

The Orangery has a bright, open main dining room with a spacious, elegant setting, and a bar area where guests often order drinks.

Yes, The Orangery serves alcoholic drinks, with cocktails listed in the restaurant description and guests reporting sparkling wine (Prosecco) at their tables.

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The Orangery at St Elphin's Park

4.1
£25 and under
British
Matlock

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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